Senior IVF Embryologist — Lead Lab & Patient Outcomes

Mediclinic Middle East; Al Ain; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourn Hall Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates provides advanced embryology services within the IVF laboratory, offering technical leadership and supervision to the embryology team. The role collaborates with clinicians to optimise patient outcomes while ensuring quality, compliance and continuous improvement across IVF services.

The successful candidate will lead and train staff, drive high standards in laboratory practice, and contribute to research and service development within a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Embryology or Reproductive Sciences.
• Valid or eligible DHA, DOH or MOH licence as an Embryologist.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an IVF laboratory with hands-on ICSI, embryo culture, embryo transfer, cryopreservation and sperm preparation.
• 8 years' experience within an IVF laboratory.
• Experience within a JCI-accredited facility or multi-site IVF operation.
• Previous involvement in embryology research or quality assurance programmes.
• Advanced knowledge of IVF laboratory procedures and UAE regulatory framework; strong ICSI, culture and micromanipulation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced embryology and andrology procedures including ICSI, embryo culture and transfer, biopsy, cryopreservation and gamete handling.
• Ensure effective laboratory operations, equipment management, safety and quality control.
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance, documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical guidance, training, supervision and mentorship to embryologists and staff.
• Collaborate with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams throughout patient treatment cycles.
• Contribute to research, service development and implementation of improved lab techniques.

Skills

IVF procedures

ICSI

Embryology

Lab quality control

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Embryology

DHA/DOH/MOH Embryologist licence

Job description

Bourn Hall Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates provides advanced embryology services within the IVF laboratory, offering technical leadership and supervision to the embryology team. The role collaborates with clinicians to optimise patient outcomes while ensuring quality, compliance and continuous improvement across IVF services.

The successful candidate will lead and train staff, drive high standards in laboratory practice, and contribute to research and service development within a